PTA tax on an iPhone 16 Pro 128GB is about Rs 98,782 on passport and Rs 122,438 on CNIC for a filer. FBR's Valuation Ruling 1999/2025 of 23 April 2025 values that set at US$878.
Even the cheapest 16 Pro is above US$700, so every storage size pays the same fixed amounts: Rs 17,600 regulatory duty and a Rs 16,000 levy, plus 25% sales tax. The storage you choose only changes the sales tax.
iPhone 16 Pro PTA tax for each storage size
| Value basis | Value | Passport | CNIC, filer | CNIC, non-filer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBR ruling 1999/2025, new, 128GB | US$878 | Rs 98,782 | Rs 122,438 | Rs 133,938 |
| FBR ruling 1999/2025, new, 256GB | US$977 | Rs 105,635 | Rs 130,663 | Rs 142,163 |
| FBR ruling 1999/2025, new, 512GB | US$1,178 | Rs 119,550 | Rs 147,360 | Rs 158,860 |
| FBR ruling 1999/2025, new, 1TB | US$1,379 | Rs 133,465 | Rs 164,057 | Rs 175,557 |
At Rs 276.91 per US$ (State Bank of Pakistan rate of 16 October 2026). CNIC figures include 4% additional customs duty.
Values from Ruling 1999/2025: US$878 for 128GB, US$977 for 256GB, US$1,178 for 512GB and US$1,379 for 1TB.
Same slab, so only the value matters
Because all four sizes sit in the top slab, the gap between them is just 25% of the extra value. Each extra US$100 adds about Rs 7,000 on passport at today's rate.
| Passport | 128GB | 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Customs value | Rs 243,127 | Rs 381,859 |
| Regulatory duty | Rs 17,600 | Rs 17,600 |
| Sales tax 25% | Rs 65,182 | Rs 99,865 |
| Mobile levy | Rs 16,000 | Rs 16,000 |
| Total | Rs 98,782 | Rs 133,465 |
FBR's value and Apple's price
Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro in September 2024 at US$999 for 128GB. FBR's value for the same set is US$878, lower than the launch price. At US$999 the passport tax would be Rs 107,158, so the ruling value means a lower bill when DIRBS uses it.
The ruling also puts a 512GB 16 Pro, at US$1,178, above the 256GB 16 Pro Max at US$1,070, so a bigger Pro can cost more to register than a smaller Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Pro Max PTA tax page has its figures.
No used value for the 16 Pro
FBR's used-phone ruling 2070/2026 lists iPhones only up to the 15 series. A used 16 Pro has no value of its own, so customs decides the value when DIRBS makes the PSID. If it shows a different value, choose "Enter value in US$" above and type it in to check the bill.
For an older Pro that does have a used value, see the iPhone 15 Pro PTA tax.
eSIM, SIM tray and IMEIs
A US iPhone 16 Pro has no SIM tray and works on eSIM only. Sets from most other countries take a nano-SIM plus eSIM, and those from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao take two nano-SIMs. Dial *#06# to see both IMEIs, check them by SMS to 8484, then apply in DIRBS. The PTA tax calculator has the full process.
iPhone 16 Pro PTA tax questions
What is iPhone 16 Pro PTA tax on passport?
About Rs 98,782 for 128GB, Rs 105,635 for 256GB, Rs 119,550 for 512GB and Rs 133,465 for 1TB. Passport registration has no withholding tax or additional customs duty, and must be done within 60 days of arrival.
What is iPhone 16 Pro PTA tax on CNIC?
For 128GB, about Rs 122,438 as a filer and Rs 133,938 as a non-filer. CNIC adds Rs 9,725 additional customs duty, more sales tax and Rs 11,500 withholding tax, which doubles for non-filers. That is over Rs 23,000 more than passport for a filer.
How much is PTA tax on an iPhone 16 Pro 128GB?
FBR values the 128GB set at US$878. At Rs 276.91 to the dollar that is Rs 243,127, and the tax is Rs 17,600 regulatory duty, Rs 65,182 sales tax and a Rs 16,000 levy: Rs 98,782 on passport.
Can iPhone 16 Pro PTA tax be paid in instalments?
Finance Act 2026 lets the sales tax be paid in instalments within the financial year, and FBR issued Circular 1 of 2026 on 11 September 2026. Sales tax is the largest part of a 16 Pro's bill. Check in DIRBS whether the option is offered when you generate your PSID.
Figures use Rs 276.91 per US dollar (State Bank, 16 October 2026) and the 2026-27 rates. A phone you bring in yourself may be valued differently by customs; the DIRBS PSID is the amount you pay.
Last reviewed 19 October 2026. Results are estimates; official notices always take precedence.